Manchester United set for midfield boost after Tom Huddlestone included in training

Christian Eriksen is in line for a return to the Manchester United squad for the first time in six weeks against West Ham on Saturday.

Eriksen returned to team training this week after sustaining a knee injury in the 1-0 win against Luton Town on November 11.

United have been so depleted in midfield that veteran Tom Huddlestone, the Under-23 player-coach, was drafted into first-team training on Monday.

The United players who started against Liverpool in the goalless draw on Sunday had a recovery session, so Sofyan Amrabat, Kobbie Mainoo and Scott McTominay were absent from the session.

United should have a fuller midfield department in the coming weeks as Casemiro has stepped up his recovery from a hamstring problem. The Brazilian has missed the last ten games.

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Mason Mount is still recovering from a calf strain and is yet to resume outdoor training.

United manager Erik ten Hag is expected to clarify if Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial are available for their final game before Christmas.

Lindelof has missed the last three games with an unspecified injury that forced his half-time withdrawal against Chelsea two weeks ago. Martial was absent from the games against Bayern Munich and Liverpool last week through illness.

Diogo Dalot is suspended for the away fixture at West Ham after his dubious red card for dissent at Anfield but Bruno Fernandes is back from a one-match ban.

Ten Hag indicated Harry Maguire would be out for a short period while Tyrell Malacia is still sidelined until early next year.

Possible United squad vs West Ham: Onana, Bayindir, Wan-Bissaka,